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PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating talked with Luke Dunkin to step behind the scenes of the professional bass fishing world, discuss some of the advancements in technologies, materials, designs, and techniques circulating among the pros to give recreational bass anglers a bit of a window into what’s out there and what’s coming down the road.  Luke is a former pro bass angler who fished the FLW Tour. Today he is one of the top bass podcasters, is a commentator for the National Professional Fishing League, and has been a sales professional for T-H Marine for more than 17 years.  Follow Luke Dunkin's Traveling Circus on YouTube. Subscribe to his podcast - Luke Dunkin’s Low Budget Live  - on all of the major podcast platforms Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

Turner Burwick with Star brite joined PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating to discuss the science behind the stains that manifest within the marine environment – both how to remove stains, then how to protect your boat’s surfaces to minimize them in the future. We discussed: The types of stains that manifestScience and chemistry behind the different types of stainsPreventing/reducing future stainsProtecting our waterwaysSaltwater careAnd moreFollow Star brite Star brite's website Star brite's YouTube Channel - contains many helpful videos Follow Star brite on Instagram Follow Star brite  on Facebook PartsVu is proud to carry Star brite products! Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

Earlier this year, one of PartsVu’s co-founders, Mike Newton, sat down with professional bass angler Garrett Paquette. They were at Lake Toho right before the Chain of Lakes Bassmaster open tournament. This was the first Bassmaster open of the season and Garrett and Mike talked about the season ahead, the increased interest in bass fishing, and some of the ways Garrett planned to approach the season. With some of this season now under his belt, Garrett's comments are even more interesting. Is the season going according to plan? Follow Garrett on Facebook and Instagram @gpaquettefishing Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

Phil Stephanuik, Product Engineering Manager at Turning Point Propellers, and Charlie Haimes, a partner with the Haimes Coleman Group, joined PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating to share their boat propeller expertise.  Based in Jacksonville, FL, Turning Point Propellers' mission is to engineer and produce the best performing propeller in every category. Additionally, they are driven to help every boater become a prop expert and provide the tools to help them find the ideal propeller for their boat. The Haimes Coleman Group is a sales organization made up of highly experienced and knowledgeable marine industry professionals. They represent 20 of the leading brands in the industry, including Turning Point Propellers, and have a fascinating bird's eye view of the market. Our discussion included: Boat propellers' contribution to a boat's performance on the water  Propellers' fundamental physics -  characteristics like cup, rake, pitch, number of blades, etc  Advanced prop characteristics  How can boaters best select the propeller that is right for them?What should boaters do to best maintain their propellers? Shop for Turning Point Propellers at PartsVu.com Turning Point Propellers Notes and Clarifications: -Turning Point Propellers’ MasterGuard series hubs carry a lifetime warranty, other specialty hubs like their MasterTorq series carry a [1] year warranty. -While no two cast stainless steel propellers can be exactly identical compared to props produced using a CNC manufacturing process, Turning Point Propellers have industry-leading consistency from propeller to propeller due to their highly automated manufacturing processes. Turning Point Propellers Resources Turning Point Propeller website  Turning Point Prop Wizard - prop selection tool,  most accurate prop selection tool in the industry Turning Point Propeller YouTube Channel Visit the Haimes Coleman Group website Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating had the chance to talk with Frank Gidus, the Director of Habitat and Environmental Restoration for CCA Florida. Frank has had a long career in environmental services and brought that experience and expertise to CCA Florida. Since Frank’s hire in 2015, CCA Florida has dramatically increased its habitat restoration work. We discussed: What habit restoration is and the importance of the workHow the marine habitat has become so damaged CCA Florida’s marquee habitat restoration initiatives Artificial reef development Broward County Oyster Restoration Study   Support Florida Marine Conservation Visit the Florida CCA website for more information about the organization and learn more about membership benefits. Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

We continued our conversation about the Great Loop with Bill Andrews, who completed the Loop in 2020. Bill, his wife, family, and friends had a great time transversing the Great Loop over 5 years. Bill loves history, and there is so much fascinating history along the way. We discussed: The places that were most fascinating from personal enjoyment and historical perspectivesHow he approached completing the LoopType of boat/equipment neededAdvice for those considering tackling the Loop The Great Loop Journey in Photos Click to download the picture book - America's Great Loop & New England. Resources: The Great Loop Map America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association Facebook Group: The Great Loop Facebook Group: Great Loopers Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

Boaters are especially at risk of skin cancer and other problems caused by too much sun exposure. We're all quite familiar with sunscreen as a sun protection tool, but advancements in the sun protective clothing category offer boaters and lovers of the outdoors a new set of solutions. Jackson Burnett, the president of Vapor Elemental Wear, joined PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating to discuss: Doesn't all clothing protect you from the sun?How is sun protective fabric made? Why sunscreen might be preventing anglers from catching as many fish as possible?What’s the difference between SPF and UPF?Does sun-protective clothing require special laundering? Shop Vapor Elemental Wear at PartsVu.com Connect with Vapor Apparel Vapor Elemental Wear Facebook Vapor Elemental Wear Instagram Vapor Elemental Wear Website Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

Monica Pepe from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation or WDC joined PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating for a really important conversation about protecting both Atlantic whales and other marine life and protecting people and boats. Monica works on WDC’s safe boating programs as a Policy Manager. We discussed: An overview of WDC's workThe challenges of recreational boaters co-existing with whales and other marine lifeSigns whales are in the areaWhat to do when a recreational boater spots a whaleHow to best help whales in distressThings recreational boaters can do to help protect whales & dolphins Reporting Marine Mammals in Distress  1-866-755-6622 for ME-VA 1-877-WHALE-HELP for NC-FL aRadio the USCGResources Course on boater safety around whales can be found at seeaspout.org. Connect with WDC https://us.whales.org/ Facebook - @uswhalesorg  Twitter - @whales_org Instagram - @whales_org  TikTok - @whales_org YouTube - WDC North America Any suggestions for additional ways we can connect with the recreational boating community can be emailed to [email protected] Special Discount from PartsVu for Listeners of This Episode Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

This episode's guest, Kirk Deeter, is a Vice President at Trout Unlimited and is the Editor-in-Chief for Trout, Trout Unlimited's quarterly magazine. He is also an editor-at-large for Field & Stream magazine, and just some of the places his stories have appeared over the years in addition to Trout and Field and Stream include Garden & Gun, The Drake, Fly Rod & Reel, Fly Fisherman, Big Sky Journal, and Salt Water Sportsman. He's also written or co-authored numerous books. Kirk has extensive trout fishing experience and shared his tips for trout anglers at all experience levels looking to improve. He also shared some of his favorite trout fishing destinations. Trout Unlimited's Mission Trout Unlimited is dedicated to Fishing. Conservation. Community. They believe in bringing all parties to the table to find proactive solutions that meet the challenges facing coldwater fisheries. They work to protect important habitats, reconnect degraded waterways and restore trout populations. Learn more about Trout Unlimited, including the benefits of membership by visiting tu.org. Check out books by or co-authored by Kirk Deeter. Special Promo Code for Our Listeners PartsVu is here to support all of your boating needs. Customers particularly value our Yamaha outboard service kits, Mercury outboard service kits,  Mercruiser service kits, and Suzuki outboard service kits. Use coupon code PVTALKSBOATING for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Connect with PartsVu On Our Social Channels Follow PartsVu on Facebook Instagram (@partsvu4u)

David Rose, Director of Sales at Bennett Marine, Connor Bluhm, an Account Manager at Bennett Marine, and Charlie Haimes, a partner with the Haimes Coleman Group joined PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating for a great discussion about trim tabs. Based in Deerfield Beach, FL, Bennett Marine is a leader in trim tab innovation. The Haimes Coleman Group is a sales organization made up of highly experienced and knowledgeable marine industry professionals. They represent 20 of the leading brands in the industry, including Bennett Marine, and have a fascinating birds-eye view of the market. In this episode we discuss: Fundamentals of trim tabsBenefits of trim tabsTrim tab control systemsAftermarket upgrade opportunitiesSelecting the best trim tab system for the applicationShop for Bennett Marine Trim Tabs & Accessories on PartsVu.com Video: Trim Tab Basics Bennett Marine Website Visit the Haimes Coleman Group website Special Discount from PartsVu Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating had the honor of spending some time with Erika Almond - a woman of many talents. Erika is the owner of Offshore Therapy based in St. Petersburg, FL. She’s a fishing and boating subject matter expert particularly focused on helping women gain experience and confidence on the water. She directs fishing tournaments in the St. Pete area, including the Suncoast Ladies Classic,  a women’s only tournament. She also co-hosts Livin’ the Water Life, a weekly show on CarbonTV. Erika also made headlines when she and a group of friends had a very, very interesting great white encounter in January 2021. In this episode, we discussed: The details of her great white shark encounterMaking space for women in competitive fishingThe Suncoast Ladies Classic - a women's only tournamentHow the marine industry benefits by women becoming more involved in the sport of fishingErika's great white shark encounter (Fox 13 Tampa Bay) Watch Livin' the Life (a weekly show on Carbon TV) Learn more about the 2022 Suncoast Ladies Classic Follow Offshore Therapy on Instagram Follow Offshore Therapy on Facebook Special Discount from PartsVu Finally, PartsVu is here to support all of your boating cleaning, polishing, and waxing needs. Use coupon code PVTALKSSHINE for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Follow PartsVu on Facebook and Instagram (@partsvu4u)

Are you familiar with The Great Loop and the tens of thousands of passionate boaters who accomplish this journey?  PartsVu Xchange Talks Boating has connected with a number of Greater Loopers, and we will be sharing these conversations with you over the upcoming weeks and months, Mike O'Malley kicks off The Great Loop conversation in this fun and informative discussion. In this episode, we discussed: The geographical parameters of the routeDifferent approaches for tackling The Great LoopTraveling alone vs. buddy boatsFavorite parts of the journeyType of boat/equipment neededAdvice for boaters interested in completing The Great Loop Resources: The Great Loop Map America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association Facebook Group: The Great Loop Facebook Group: Great Loopers Special Promo Code for Our Listeners PartsVu is here to support all of your boating needs. Customers particularly value our Yamaha outboard service kits, Mercury outboard service kits,  Mercruiser service kits, and Suzuki outboard service kits. Use coupon code PVTALKSBOATING for free shipping for your next www.partsvu.com order. Connect with PartsVu On Our Social Channels Follow PartsVu on Facebook Instagram (@partsvu4u) YouTube